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Week 44/2020 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Inspired Entertainment, Inc; is pleased to announce the launch of its latest online and mobile slot game, King of Charms
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has released its latest YG Masters game, Elemental Princess in partnership with Dreamtech Gaming. The 25 payline slot sees each princess have their own power, which can be triggered on any spin. Earth Princess spins see all Wilds on the reels become Earth Princess Wilds, while any high-paying symbols which are adjacent to these Wilds are also transformed. The Water Princess can add up to 10 Wilds to the reels in random positions, while the Fire Princess adds a win multiplier of up to 10x. The Air Princess can turn all Wilds into Air Princess Wilds while also adding a Floating Mega Wild, which can be up to 3×3 in size.
EGT Interactive has announced details of its new slot Retro Cabaret. The slot, which is available on desktop and mobile, features a charismatic showman and his troupe of talented dancers. EGT’s exclusive cabaret offers many rewarding features to all spectators. Players can enjoy the show through each dazzling spin of the reel. Retro Cabaret is a five-reel, 30-payline video slot featuring a variety of features, blazing graphics and appealing sounds. If a windmill scatter symbol lands on the reels players gain entry to a private show with super stacked symbols. The generous Showman symbol acts as the player’s wild.
Wolf Sierra is a 4×5 medium volatility slot that is likely to become one of Tom Horn’s most popular games. It has all it takes to attract players – gameplay that is simple yet engaging, story and characters that have stood the test of time and are loved by players around the world, and graphics and sound that complement an experience that is exciting and diverse. The slot is packed with thrilling features for players to enjoy and get a chance to collect higher rewards. In the base game players can maximise their wins with the Wild Clusters feature. In total they can gain six wolf symbols that roam across the reels in packs whilst guaranteeing higher payouts.
Colliding stars create a universe of prizes in High 5 Games newest release. Players can use the brand new Prize Line feature to orbit space until they find their cosmic win! Joining its extensive range of game themes, the latest release to the company’s library is an outer-worldly journey, loaded with a universe of features. The new galactic-themed slot game takes players on a cosmic experience to activate different ways to win with the Prize Line. Above the 5×5 reels is a belt of special feature symbols known as the Prize Line. At the start of each bet, the Prize Line symbols will orbit left, cycling the prizes around. When a Cosmic Heart symbol lands on the reels, the Prize Line symbol above the Cosmic Heart will activate, creating a greater chance of a reward. The Prize Line features chances to receive multipliers, free credits, a Pick Bonus, a Free Games Bonus, and wilds.
Innovative game development studio Evoplay Entertainment has revamped a time-honoured fan favourite in its latest engaging release, Book of Keno. Putting a thrilling twist on a nostalgic classic named Keno, players with a taste for adventure are encouraged to select one of the ten numbers displayed on the mysterious Book of Keno, with rewards granted for every correct match. Deploying Ancient-Egyptian-themed symbols, an immersive soundtrack and the supplier’s new Spinential Game Engine, the title provides winning gamblers with the keys to unlock a treasure trove fit for a pharaoh.
Habanero has released its latest thrilling slot game, Taberna De Los Muertos. The 5×3 title, which is also available in the supplier’s higher volatility ‘Ultra Mode’, invites fun-loving players to the Taberna De Los Muertos to sample regional specialties and unmask otherworldly prizes in celebration of the popular national holiday Día De Los Muertos. Habanero’s innovative new Line Boost feature allows gamblers to unlock up to 101 lines, with two additional Wild symbols awarded when Scatter and Wild symbols appear adjacently on the reels. Fortunate bettors who land three, four or five Scatter symbols win 10, 25 or 40 respective Free Games, which can be randomly doubled an unlimited number of times in a festive jamboree.
Spearhead Studios is thrilled to introduce its third flagship game of the year, Book of Spies: Mission X, specially designed using Nolimit City’s innovative mechanics xWays® and xNudge®. Popular character Lara Jones is back once again to take the players along for a thrilling and top-secret mission. Spearhead Studio’s brave and beautiful heroine, Lara Jones, leads a team of fearless special agents on a mission to break into the ultra-secret digital vault of an evil spymaster to steal his’ Book of Spies’. As regular players of ‘Book Of’ games expect, during the free spins a special symbol is chosen which can expand on the reels to be evaluated as a line scatter.
NetGame Entertainment, one of the fastest-growing software and gaming companies, has expanded its portfolio through its latest release Jackpot Sevens. In Jackpot Sevens, you can count on premium online slots with classic sensibilities. Players can start with the already unusual Free Spins Bonus Feature – Diamond Free Spins. It triggers by 3+ Scatters and you get 10 Free Spins for starters. Scatters are fixed here and remain in their positions till the end of the game. So it is an excellent chance to hit more Scatters at the time of your Bonus Spins and calculate the payout for a number of fixed Scatters at the end of the Feature.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is offering players sweet vengeance and thrilling gameplay in its latest release Ramses’ Revenge. The 6×4 highly volatile slot takes players to Ramses’ tomb in ancient Egypt where mummies come to life and huge prize potential awaits. Packed with Free Spins, a feature in which Wild Mummy Symbols creep up on Explorer Symbols to award additional spins and multipliers, the game is designed to offer an intense gameplay experience from the first spin. The randomly triggered Mystery Sandstorm keeps players’ anticipation levels at a maximum throughout their session as the wrath of Ramses can strike at any time, taking them to a high-action bonus round that sends the winning potential soaring.
Lightning Box is hitching a ride across the African wilderness in its new game Kalahari Safari. The latest title from the Sydney-based studio, which will be exclusive to Betsson for two weeks, sees players make their way through the sandy savannah to pick up the big wins on offer. The reels are made up of a mix of African-themed symbols as well animals from the area, such as lions and zebras, while elephants act as Wilds. Available via SG Digital following the exclusivity, Kalahari Safari features a thrilling Free Games round. It is triggered when three, four or five Bonus symbols stampede over the reels rewarding players with 8, 15 or 20 Free Games.
The reels are alive with the sound of music in the latest release from Play’n GO, the 5-reel slot Disco Diamonds. Disco Diamonds bring back the 80s glam of the disco age. With a funky soundtrack and a bright, bold design that looks like it could have stepped straight out of the era itself, with 3D symbols throughout the game adding to the effect. It’s a simple fun title for everyone to enjoy, from those new to gaming to seasoned players, reaching a broad audience with the bonus wheel, re-spins and multiplier features that headline the game.
Pragmatic Play, has released its thrilling new tumbling hit, Gems Bonanza. The 8×8 grid fills with symbols which, when connected in groups of five or more, pay out as a win before new symbols tumble from above. Random colour markings can land on any section of the reels, each with a feature attached. Pink marks will turn a symbol into a Wild, while a brown mark awards squares, which turns random blocks of 2×2 into the same symbol, awarding instant wins. Red Marks turn a section of the map into a colossal symbol of up to 5×5 in size, while green marks will trigger lucky Wilds, adding up to 15 Wild symbols across the board.
Playson has added another jewel in the crown to its dazzling games portfolio with the launch of Diamond Wins: Hold and Win. Precious gems take centre stage in the 3×5 release which features 10 paylines, along with the ever popular Hold and Win mechanics and an exciting trio of in-game jackpots. When six or more Diamond Bonus symbols appear on the reels, the Bonus Game is triggered offering the Grand Jackpot of x1000 the original bet if the entire grid is filled with sparkling Bonus symbols. The glistening new title marks the latest addition to Playson’s acclaimed Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio, joining widely recognised classics such as Sevens and Fruits: 6 reels, Super Burning Wins: Respin and Imperial Fruits: 100 lines.
Red Rake Gaming, the innovative online casino game provider, has just announced its latest release, Million 777, a 6×10 video slot with 1 million ways to win. This time, Red Rake Gaming has taken all the features from its previous video slot, Million 7, and added an exciting minigame where players can win up to 300 times their bet and increase their winnings with the Minor, Major and Grand wins. Another new feature of this latest game is the multipliers, which enable players to multiply their wins by up to 10.
Booongo has released the hotly-anticipated sequel to its popular slot, Sun of Egypt, featuring more jackpots and several new features to experience. Sun of Egypt 2 sees players quest across the scorching sands in search of big wins in an action-packed Egyptian adventure. Retaining the popular characteristics of the original smash hit including Hold and Win mechanics, Sun of Egypt 2 now features four in-game jackpots for players to claim. The incredible Grand Jackpot of 5,000x the original stake is paid out when the entire reel set is covered with Sun symbols. The Bonus Game now also contains Mystery Sun symbols, which reveal themselves at the end of the respins mode to be either mini, minor or major symbols, paying out 20x, 50x or 150x a player’s stake to significantly increase winnings.
Since the beginning of 2024, content aggregator and solution provider Slotegrator has been analyzing case studies and conducting careful research. Why did the company choose this development path? What results have been achieved, and what can be expected in the future? It’s time to take a look at how 2024 is going — and maybe get a sneak peek at 2025.
Since the beginning of the year, Slotegrator has continued to actively present its new and updated solutions, like the company’s turnkey online casino platform and its key modules, including the KYC, BI, and Casino Builder modules, alongside many others. These modules are strategically designed to streamline online casino management, covering tasks like analyzing big data, assessing risks, and enhancing platform performance.
The modules have proven to be very effective, partially because they satisfy clients’ concrete needs. The primary sources of inspiration for these cutting-edge innovations are the company’s internal research and case studies of successful clients.
According to Slotegrator’s internal research, clients reported that the integration of these updates came at just the right time. Customers particularly valued the revamped player segmentation module, offering customization options and personalized marketing options, and a renewed anti-fraud module that utilizes a color-coded risk scale that allows operators to set risk levels.
“This feedback from our customers is a great foundation for Slotegrator’s future report on future iGaming trends in 2025. We’re constantly collecting and updating information on new technologies, game types, payment methods and player behavior, and honest feedback on the new features of upgrades helps us understand the direction of our future development,” comments Yana Khaidukova, managing director at Slotegrator.
Innovation is key to keeping up with the fast-paced iGaming industry. In 2024, the Slotegrator team is focused on enhancing product quality and publishing insightful case studies to better demonstrate the capabilities of its products. So far, Slotegrator has published multiple case studies analyzing its clients’ success. Here are the two latest examples:
- BetSloty’s global expansion strategy in the online gambling industry.
- Alanbase’s experience optimizing affiliate marketing.
When it comes to modern iGaming trends, many of them haven’t changed — we should expect to see more VR integration in esports, AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency adoption. Also, mobile-first gameplay will be a new standard. The Slotegrator team has also noted an increasing emphasis on responsible gaming throughout the iGaming industry. Slotegrator keeps all of these in mind when entering attractive markets with new partners — especially those in Latin America and Asia.
What about licenses? Slotegrator recommends keeping up to date with licensing conditions. Among the most promising jurisdictions are:
- Kahnawake
- The Isle of Man.
- Anjouan
Faruk Aydin, Chief Revenue Officer of Revpanda, a Slotegrator’s media partner, adds to the list of trends some points about promotion on the iGaming industry: “Within the first half of 2024, we’ve seen that human-written content has made a great comeback, thanks to Google’s recent core update. It has started to remove AI-written shallow content across the entire SERPs, and the SEO community expects this trend to continue. Overall, we can say that the first half of the year strongly demonstrates Google’s effort to fill the SERPs with high-quality, engaging, local, and relevant content, avoiding fluff and providing the most useful resources to people.”
William Sarto, PR & Marketing specialist at CasinoRIX or CasinoRIX team, comments:
“In recent months, Google has undergone several significant changes due to a major update that started in March and ended in April. Then, at the beginning of May, they launched another big update. We’ve already seen many affiliate sites affected by this, particularly those that overused AI-generated content. AI has become mainstream, so it’s important to integrate it into processes based on thorough market analysis and real statistical data.
Moreover, there’s a clear trend towards creating projects that offer additional value for players and partners. It’s crucial to build a brand, not just a network of sites, and to add values into what you create while striving to meet customer needs. We fully agree with the earlier comments that in-depth analysis and staying in tune with trends will lead to success and growth. As we can see, all major and well-known projects are steadily growing with these updates.”
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By: Evgeniy Babitsyn, Chief Marketing Officer, Bets.io
The sport industry finds itself amidst its own digital transformation journey with the introduction of new technologies, and at the forefront of this digital shift are NFTs – otherwise known as Non-Fungible Tokens.
NFTs can represent any kind of digital item, and in recent years have commonly been used for quirky collectibles and art work – but they now enter the sports arena in a unique way. The beauty of NFTs is the unique metadata and ownership information which is tracked via blockchain, making them a one-of-a-kind digital collectible that cannot be duplicated. As a result of their collectible nature, it’s only natural that NFTs caught the eyes of eager sports enthusiasts and die-hard fans.
In fact, according to Deloitte research, around 40% of Gen Z and millennial sports fans are at least somewhat familiar with the use of NFTs and fan tokens in sports.
But why is that? And how can they boost engagement?
NFTs are rapidly emerging as a powerful tool for sports brands in driving deeper fan engagement and unlocking new revenue streams. This is because sports fans are, by nature, competitive and eager to own exclusive content from their much loved players, teams and brands. They want to be part of the action.
By playing on this feeling, and reinforcing loyalty among fans in this way, sports brands have a huge opportunity to take their revenue streams to new heights and gain a competitive advantage over other brands.
Imagine an athlete releases a limited-edition NFT that represents the most iconic moment in their career, such as the winning shot or a record breaking performance. Fans who own that NFT can then access exclusive content related to that moment including behind-the-scenes footage or interviews.
There really is no limit to these tokens, and depending on the asset, they can be much sought after. As more and more sports fans embrace the digital tokens, sports brands are quickly learning that there is huge potential for fan engagement, if they continue to innovate with this technology.
Taking collectibles to the 21st Century
Sports memorabilia and collectibles have for centuries been a way for fans to feel more connected to their favourite teams and athletes. And now thanks to the advances of technology – more specifically, blockchain technology – fans can collect within the digital realm, gaining access to truly “own” unique digital items and experiences.
Beyond just digital art or collectibles, NFTs can also integrate the idea of gamification, exclusive content and experiences into their NFTs – allowing fans to engage more actively while unlocking new revenue opportunities.
The possibilities are endless, extending far beyond just digital collectibles. They can provide fans with access to exclusive digital or in-person experiences, events and merch as well. Think front row seats or the chance for a meet and greet post-game.
With this, NFTs provide an excellent way for brands to diversify their revenue streams by monetising their content and intellectual property strategically.
It really is win-win, fans can own a piece of their favourite team’s history while supporting their team financially. And sports brands can benefit from more loyal fans.
Transforming the fan experience
Engagement is everything to sports brands. After all, the fans are really the most important stakeholders in the end. And offering NFTs can be a powerful tool in fostering deeper engagement within fan communities. NFTs provide more innovative ways for fans to connect, prove their loyalty and gain recognition for their allegiance.
Let’s look at NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot is the perfect example of a blockchain-based platform that allows fans to own and collect officially licensed NBA collectibles digitally. The platform offers exclusive collectibles including videos of the biggest NBA moments and highlights.
And football teams are also following suit. Manchester City, PSG, FC Barcelona have all joined in on the NFT hype – offering their own NFT collections for keen supporters such as worn jerseys, trophies and more.
Sports Betting and NFTs
And when it comes to sports betting, NFTs take the iGaming experience to the next level. Fans can purchase NFTs that represent specific bets, such as the winner of a particular game or the performance of a specific player. These NFTs can then be traded or sold, just like other NFTs, providing a new level of flexibility and excitement for betting.
The use of NFTs in the sports industry is still in its early stages, but has already shown great potential. We can expect more applications to come in the world of sports – including at Bets.io. Watch this space.
Looking ahead, the future is incredibly promising for sports brands who leverage NFTs within their business operations. Those who embrace these new powerful ways to inspire fans and forge deeper relationships with their communities, will see their efforts translate into business value.
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Raketech has announced its Q1 2024 financial results.
Q1 2024 Financial Highlights
- Revenues in Q1 of 2024 totaled EUR 19.0 million (EUR 15.8 million), reflecting an organic growth increase of 20.1% (24.4%), driven by continued strong performance from sub-affiliation partially offset by weaker-than-expected results within affiliation marketing.
- EBITDA, adjusted for restructuring costs, was EUR 5.1 million (EUR 6.1 million), impacted by a weaker performance in Sweden compared to the previous year and soft performance of the Casumba assets following the Google Core update during the quarter. Other regions and products performed well, with sub-affiliation delivering a strong quarter in terms of EBITDA contribution.
- Operating profit, adjusted for costs related to re-structuring, amounted to EUR 2.0 million (EUR 3.8 million).
- Free cash flow before earnouts increased to EUR 6.5 million (EUR 5.6 million) with a positive working capital development from trade receivables.
- Earnouts settled during the quarter amounted to EUR 13.0 million.
Full-Year Outlook
Current trading, including April, implies an adjusted EBITDA of around EUR 20.0 million for the full year. Free cash flow before earnouts for the full year is estimated to come in just below adjusted EBITDA.
Subsequent Events After the End of the Period
On May 14, 2024, the board decided to withdraw its previously announced proposal to distribute dividends in 2024, in line with its commitment to maintaining financial flexibility and supporting the company’s long term growth ambitions. The primary focus is delivering value to shareholders and continuing to evaluate opportunities to enhance shareholder returns in a way that aligns with the Company’s long-term value-creation objectives.
Current Trading
Revenues in April 2024 amounted to EUR 5.9 million (EUR 5.9 million).
Raketech Acting CEO Johan Svensson said: “In the first quarter of 2024, we delivered EUR 19.0 million in revenues, representing an organic increase of 20.1%, primarily driven by Sub-affiliation. Adjusted EBITDA came in at EUR 5.1 million, while EBITDA was EUR 4.3 million, consistent with our trading update published on 1 May. We remain confident in our market-leading product offerings and see promising growth opportunities through our strategic initiatives in sports offerings, exclusive partnerships, and media deals. These efforts will position us well for continued growth in the coming years, and we remain committed to maximizing shareholder value.”
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